$$$ - Uchi is by far one of the best sushi experiences Dallas has to offer ( & even Texas).

The fish is flown in daily from Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market.

Design: Midcentury Modern Eclectic.

Ambiance: Lively & elevated. Great place for a date night or an evening with close friends.

Must Order: Gyu-Toro & Hama Chili.

Local Tip: If Uchi cannot accept your rez, visit their sister restaurant Uchiba ( Located right above Uchi).

$$$ - Georgie is Michelin-Starred Chef Curtis Stone’s Neo-French-Brasserie Steakhouse located in the Knox-Henderson Area.

Design: Art Deco Modern

Ambiance: Lively & elevated. Great for a girls/guys night out dinner or date night.

Must Order: Rack of Lamb & Australian Prawns

Local Tip: If you don’t end up going for dinner, they have a delicious brunch menu on weekends.

$$$ - Carte Blanche is the closest experience Dallas has to a Michelin Star dining experience. It is the only Forbes 5 Star Experience in Texas. It’s owned by husband and wife culinary duo Chef Casey La Rue and Pastry Chef Amy La Rue. The nightly changing menu is based off the seasons, utilizing the bounty of ingredients Texas offers.

Design: Industrial Minimal Art Gallery Feels

Ambiance: Quiet and intimate. Great for special occasions with a loved one or a group that truly appreciates fine dining.

Must Order: Foie Gras Mousse

Local Tip: Pastry Chef Amy La Rue transitions the space into a delicious bakery in the daytime. The donuts are a must!

$$$ - If anyone’s brought old-school red-sauce Italian cooking into modern times, it’s the team behind New York’s Major Food Group, and you’ll definitely want a seat at the eagerly awaited Design District outpost of their flagship Carbone.

Design: Cozy old world Italian restaurant feels.

Ambiance: Very Lively. Great for a girls or guys night out,groups or a date night.

Must Order: Spicy Rigatoni & Meatballs

Local Tip: Reservations are made on Resy or via email, 30 days in advance, opening up at 9:00 AM CST. Make sure you book far in advance. If you can’t land a rez at Carbone, book their sister restaurant Vino(next to Carbone).

$$ - Modern chef driven cuisine inspired by Vietnamese and French techniques

Design: Cozy hole-in-the wall eclectic feels.

Ambiance: Small restaurant but always busy. Great for date nights and an evening with intimate friends.

Must Order: Banh Bao, Kimchi and Foie Gras Dumplings.

Local Tip: Eat family style here, so you can try a little bit of everything!

$$$- With its tiny, intimate location (inside a 1920s-era former home) and all the accolades (including a James Beard semifinalist nod for Best Chef, Southwest), this Bishop Arts District spot remains one of our favorites. When you make it in, you’ll be treated to chef/owner David Uygur’s seasonal Italian-inspired menus

Design: 1920’s home, eclectic & cozy.

Ambiance: small intimate, busy but never super loud. Perfect for intimate date nights or a place to dine with close friends.

Must Order: Taglierini with Truffles

Local tip: Bishop Arts District has live music on most nights and a fair share of bars that you can walk to after dinner.